Wente Family Estates move to new warehouse to support consecutive years of growth and expand global footprint

LIVERMORE VALLEY, CA — June 29, 2021— Wente Family Estates, the oldest family owned and continuously operated winery in the United States, will move to a new, larger warehouse in the first week of August 2021. After experiencing consecutive years of dynamic growth in both domestic and international markets, the company quickly moved to sign a new lease on a warehouse that will support their accelerated growth in consumer demand. “Going beyond the footprint of our old warehouse is one of those ‘capacity issues’ that we’ve been more than pleased to see emerge in recent years. Says Tyson Overton, CEO of Wente Family Estates. “This expansion is the product of our employees’ shared commitment to deliver exceptional quality and value across the Wente Family Estates portfolio at all prices and to focus on supporting a loyal consumer base. and steadily increasing in the United States and in over 75 countries where we are so grateful to serve.

The Wente Vineyards brand had a successful year in 2020, as consumers turned to “proven and true” trusted brands. Wente Vineyards shipments increased by + 11% compared to 2019 and depletions followed by + 6%. This growth has been led by Morning Fog Chardonnay, Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon and Wetmore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, as the family continues to showcase Livermore Valley and Central Coast leadership in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Wente Family Estates have also seen huge success with innovative brands including Angels Ink Pinot Noir, which achieved significant new item placements and distribution expansion in 2020. A notable exception to the trend of many partners leading marketers to limit introductions during the global pandemic.

Although many brands are facing a decline in sales trends from March to April 2021 compared to the previous year’s “pantry load”, Wente Vineyards is one of six brands with increasing dollar sales. , showing + 4.7% in 12-week IRI data and trends. + 10% in 4 week data *. Wente Vineyards’ growth continues in the latest IRI data, with dollar sales of + 21% year-over-year, led by Morning Fog Chardonnay + 31% and Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon + 18.7%. **

The new warehouse will allow Wente Vineyards to grow in a sustainable manner, while allowing Wente Family Estates to continue to grow its portfolio through the development of new brands, increase its sales in key international markets and expand its partnerships. import portfolio: Bodega Cuarto Dominio and Blanchard & Lurton from Argentina, as well as Blanchard Perez Organic CAVA from Spain. “It is encouraging to see consumers re-familiarize themselves with the quality of Wente Vineyards and continue to benefit from our eponymous brand. It’s also exciting to see global sales exceeding our expectations, with our export business growing over 20% in the first half of 2021. Not to mention the initial reaction in the first year of launch with Angel’s. Ink tells us that we have a long track to build this mainstream brand, ”said David Enderle, Director of Sales.

With the move to a new warehouse, Wente Family Estates will have to suspend all shipments during the first week of August, but will be prepared and ready to close the fiscal year in full force as they head into the best-selling months of the year. year with an improved warehouse and management system. “Although we’ve been in business for 138 years, we feel like we’re just getting started. We are incredibly optimistic about the future of Wente Family Estates and look forward to continuing our positive trends with room to grow, ”said Overton.

About Wente Family Estates

Wente Family Estates was established by Carl H. Wente who arrived in California as an immigrant 138 years ago. The company’s portfolio includes the brands Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well, Hayes Ranch, Ravel & Stitch, entwine, Angels Ink and Double Decker. The winery draws on certified sustainable vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations to create an exceptional range of fine wines distributed in all 50 states and more than 70 countries around the world. In 2010, it joined the top 10% of California wineries that meet all three levels of Codes and the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing designation to be certified in cellar and vineyard operations. In 2011, Wente Family Estates was named American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. 2012 marked the 100th anniversary of the Wente family who imported chardonnay cuttings from France to California. Today, Wente Chardonnay clones are the most widely planted in California.

Wente Family Estates is among the top 30 wineries in the United States by production and distribution. The winery has a dynamic national activity and a significant share of the export wine market, where the wines have been recognized internationally for decades. Wente Family Estates is also a leading export company, selling wines to 75 countries around the world.

Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine destinations. In 2018, the winery played a leading role in its long-standing mission to inspire employees and guests to dedicate time to what really matters, as evidenced by best practices, exceptional wines and experiences. vineyards of Wente Vineyards. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.

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